2014 WDU / USG National Championships

The 2014 National Championships hosted by the World Dang Soo Do Union and USGTSDA will be held June 20-21, in New London, CT on the campus of Connecticut College. The annual Dan Classing will be held on June 19, in nearby Putnam, CT hosted by Quest Martial Arts.

Join us and connect with friends and fellow Tang Soo Do practitioners from around the country. Participate in clinics led by the senior masters and leaders of the US Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association.

Scroll down to learn more about the event venue, tournament schedule, hotel information and for an interactive google map.

Connecticut College

Get ready for a weekend of business and training seminars along with a competition full of goodwill, camaraderie and fun set against the backdrop of a picturesque New England college campus. And let's not forget the lobsta!

The Tournament will be held at the Charles B. Luce Field House, part of Connecticut College's multi-purpose athletic facilities that include Jane Cadwell Lott Natatorium (lap swimming), Dayton Arena (ice skating) and Silfen Track & Field Complex. The main field house consists of a 22,000-square-foot Pulastic playing surface that holds three multi-purpose courts for badminton, basketball, tennis and volleyball. There are four squash courts, two racquetball courts and a climbing wall. The main wood-court gymnasium serves as the home arena for the Camel men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball programs. The bleachers can hold up to 1,000 fans. The field house was dedicated in September of 1992 and received $1.6 million in renovations completed last summer. The upgrades are characteristic of the transformation Connecticut College has undergone over the last several years as it has restored historic buildings, renovated student residences and enhanced the natural beauty of its 750-acre Arboretum campus.

More about Connecticut College

Situated on the coast of southern New England, Connecticut College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with 1900 students from all across the country and throughout the world attracted by rigorous academics and a comprehensive residential life program, as well as the diverse opportunities to explore their interests through funded internships, community service or international study. On the college’s 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound, students and faculty create a vibrant social, cultural and intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives. The college, founded in 1911, is known for its unique combination of interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. For more information, visit http://www.conncoll.edu/.

More about Lobsta!

Clawed lobsters comprise a family of large marine crustaceans (that are delicious!). They have long bodies with muscular tails, and live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. Three of their five pairs of legs have claws, including the first pair, which are usually much larger than the others. Highly prized as seafood, lobsters are economically important, and are often one of the most profitable commodities in coastal areas they populate. Although delicious, in North America, the American lobster did not achieve popularity until the mid-19th century, when New Yorkers and Bostonians developed a taste for it. Prior to this time, lobster was considered a mark of poverty or as a food for indentured servants or lower members of society in Maine, Massachusetts and the Canadian Maritimes, and servants specified in employment agreements that they would not eat lobster more than twice per week. Can you believe that? Don't miss out on a visit to Abbott's Lobster in nearby Noank, CT during your visit for the Nationals.

Promote the Event in your School

Promote the 2014 Championships in your school with one of these three commemorative posters. Download a full size printable file. These posters can be printed at Costco for your school for only $10 each (prices may vary).

Schedule of Events

To demonstrate proper Moo Do discipline and promote Goodwill between participants all competitors and judges are encouraged to be in uniform and in line early for opening ceremonies Saturday morning and remain for closing ceremony Saturday afternoon. All events held at Connecticut College Charles B. Luce Field House unless noted otherwise.

Clinics

Train with Grandmasters and Masters from around the US (all ages and ranks) in two back-to-back clinics on Friday night. Choose from subjects including advanced Tang Soo Do forms, walking cane form, self-defense, tournament forms presentation, and combative techniques. Click here for instructor and clinic information.Competitors ....................................................... Included with Registration!Children ..................................................................................... $20.00Adults (all ranks) ........................................................................... $30.00Families (up to 5 members, all ranks) .................................................. $60.00

Flying in?

Connecticut College is just 51 miles from TF Green Airport in Providence, RI which is the most convenient access to Southeastern CT. Use airport code PVD when searching for flights. Hartford's Bradley International Airport is only 65 miles from the tournament site. Use airport code BDL when searching for flights. For those of you with private jets, Groton-New London Airport (GON) is a mere 7 miles away (commercial flights no longer available).

Lodging Information

The United States Goodwill Tang Soo Do Association is pleased to offer the following BLOCKED ROOMS / HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. Reservation cut-off date is May 20, 2014. Please use group name USGTSDA Nationals. Hotel information provided by Hotels.com. Groton Inn & Suites Complimentary wireless Internet access is available and there is a business center on site. A complimentary breakfast is available. Guests may use the outside swimming pool at the Days Inn. King and two double bedrooms are available. The Finals Banquet will be held at the Groton Inn & Suites. Group Rate (block of 30 available)......................................................$119.00 (plus tax) 99 Gold Star Hwy. Groton, CT 06340 (860)445-9784 www.grotoninn.com Days Inn Wireless Internet access is complimentary and business amenities include a business center and a meeting/conference room. An outdoor swimming pool is available to all guests. Guests are served a continental breakfast or they make enjoy a full complimentary breakfast at the Groton Inn & Suites. King and two double bedrooms are available. Group Rate (block of 20 available)......................................................$109.00 (plus tax) 135 Gold Star Hwy. Groton, CT 06340 (860) 448-3000 www.daysinn.com/Groton Please visit http://www.usgoodwill-tsd.com/2014-information.html for up to date tournament and lodging information.

Ramada Inn

Ramada Inn has a full-service spa, an indoor pool, a spa tub and sauna. Wireless Internet access is complimentary and business amenities include a business center and a meeting/conference room. This hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast. The staff can provide event catering and business services. King and two double bedrooms are available.

156 Kings Hwy, Groton, CT 06340(860) 446-0660

Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn has an indoor pool and fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available (wired access in guest rooms). Business amenities include a business center and small meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is available. King and two double bedrooms are available.

300 Long Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340(860) 405-1585

Quality Inn

Quality Inn has an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available and there is a business center on site. A complimentary breakfast is available. King and two double bedrooms are available.

401 Bridge St, Groton, CT 06340(860) 445-8141

Clarion Inn

Clarion Inn has an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available and there is a business center on site. A complimentary breakfast is available. King and two double bedrooms are available.

269 N Frontage Rd, New London, CT 06320(860) 442-0631

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn has a restaurant, indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available and there is a business center on site. A complimentary breakfast is available. King bedrooms are available.

224 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340(860) 445-6800

Mystic Marriot

Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa has a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. Wireless high-speed Internet access is complimentary in public areas (surcharge for in-room access). This 4-star hotel features a business center with small meeting rooms. The hotel offers 2 restaurants along with a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge. Additional amenities include spa services, a fitness facility, and a steam room. King and two double bedrooms with pillowtop mattresses. This is a smoke-free property.